Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Areas with Hiking

Friendship Hill National Historic Site preserves the country estate of Albert Gallatin, a Swiss emigrant who served his adopted nation during the early years of the republic. read more...

Phone: 724-725-9190   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Point Marion   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching   Details Provided By: Friendship Hill National Historic Site

The green fullness of the rolling hills, quick glimpses of granite cliff faces, and bald eagles perched on trees overlooking the water form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River snakes gracefully through the rural countryside on the start of its 331-mile journey to the Atlantic Ocean. But the story of the Upper Delaware is much more than just a collection of beautiful pictures. Joseph Brandt, John Roebling, and Zane Grey lend a texture to the landscape that helps tell the tale of frontier life and the rapid growth of America during the 1800s. read more...

Phone: 570-729-7134   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Beach Lake   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: State Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Auto Touring   Details Provided By: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

On July 3, 1754, in the wilderness of the Allegheny Mountains, Colonial troops commanded by 22 year old Colonel George Washington were defeated in this small stockade at the Great Meadow. This opening battle of the French and Indian War began a seven year struggle between Great Britain and France for control of North America. read more...

Phone: 724-329-5512   Price Range: $2 - $3   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Farmington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Battlefield   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Fort Necessity

The men and women of the Continental Army were ordinary men and women like many of us, but these everyday men and women were thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates more than the collective sacrifices and dedication of the Revolutionary War generation, it pays homage to the ability of everyday Americans to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times. read more...

Phone: 610-783-1077   Price Range: $0 - $3   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Valley Forge   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Valley Forge National Historical Park

Located 50 miles northwest of Baltimore, the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest battle ever waged during the American Civil War. Fought in the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a hallmark victory for the Union. read more...

Phone: 717-334-1124   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Gettysburg   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: N/A   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Hiking, Auto Touring, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Gettysburg

There was no larger news story in the latter nineteenth century after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The story of the Johnstown Flood has everything to interest the modern mind: a wealthy resort, an intense storm, an unfortunate failure of a dam, the destruction of a working class city, and an inspiring relief effort. read more...

Phone: 814-495-4643   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: South Fork   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883. read more...

Phone: 610-582-8773   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Elverson   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. This inclined plane railroad operated between 1834-1854 and was considered a technological wonder in its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement. read more...

Phone: 814-886-6150   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Gallitzin   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: N/A   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Allegheny Portage Railroad

The Corridor is a collection of people, places and events that helped shape our great nation. Come journey through five Pennsylvania counties bursting with heritage and brimming with outdoor adventure. Canals and railroads-remnants of Northeastern Pennsylvania's prosperous coal age-form the spine of this more than 150-mile Corridor. read more...

Phone: 610.923.3548   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Easton   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Kayaking, Auto Touring   Details Provided By: Delware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through the Appalachian Mountains at the scenic Delaware Water Gap. read more...

Phone: (570) 588-2451   Price Range: $1 - $10   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Bushkill   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: Recreation Area   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Delaware Water Gap